Plans for a wind farm in the Scottish borders have been rejected for a third time over “environmental harm” fears. Proposals to put up turbines north west of Gilston Farm, near Heriot, first surfaced almost a decade ago. It was initially refused by a Scottish government reporter – but revised Read more
Investors in renewable energy funds could be set for significant losses after the entire sector shed nearly £300m following damaging news on falling energy prices. Investment trust John Laing Environmental Assets surprised investors after it lowered expectations on future power prices by 7.5pc. This sent shockwaves through the industry with Read more
Clash Gour Wind Farm, Dunphail And Altyre Estates And Dallas Forest, Forres WIN-300-4 Rothes Iii Wind Farm, Carn Na Cailliche Hills, 4Km West Of The Town Of Rothes WIN-300-5 A pre-examination meeting to discuss the arrangements of the public inquiry will be held on Thursday 6 February 2020 at 10:00 Read more
Constraints on technology innovation are on the horizon for onshore wind turbines, according to research from Wood Mackenzie. Further cost reductions could occur in the sector, but the “low hanging fruit has already been picked”, the research said. Additional reductions will be marginal and dependent on the extended value chain Read more
A wind turbine’s blades can be longer than a Boeing 747 wing, so at the end of their lifespan they can’t just be hauled away. First, you need to saw through the lissome fiberglass using a diamond-encrusted industrial saw to create three pieces small enough to be strapped to a Read more
by Stan Arnaud An “attractive local energy tariff” is to be launched in Orkney this year after a £28.5 million “world first” scheme to maximise the benefits of the islands’ renewable power production for residents was given the go-ahead for its next stage of development. The ReFlex Orkney project aims Read more
Boris Johnson has been accused of failing to provide promised leadership, ignoring Whitehall turf wars, and allowing a “dark ops” briefing operation within Number 10 which together threaten to jeopardise the high profile COP26 Summit in Glasgow this autumn. The explosive claims are made in a lengthy letter from former Read more
While the effects of Brexit are still difficult to predict, there are many causes for optimism among Scotland‘s ports, not least in the energy sector where offshore wind is fast coming on stream. By Anthony Harrington “At a time when governments are keen to meet higher environmental standards there could Read more